Rotary Index Table for Assembling and Testing Antenna Amplifiers

ENGMATEC presents a new test system for antenna amplifiers at the productronica 2011. The system is designed according to the rotary indexing method as a test station with 6 workstations. This solution approach provides unbeatable flexibility along with competitive total cost for complex testing tasks with higher quantities and diversity of variants. The overall concept comprises a modular, extendible system of four interlinked rotary tables.

With its easily exchangeable components, the system is especially suitable for the production of different product variants. Assembly and marking activities along with testing tasks, such as functional tests, vision systems, ICT/boundary scan and HF test or parts ejection can be combined as required. The advantage of the rotary index table design is also that it requires little space.

Designed as ESD-compatible standing/sitting workplace with two-hand safety release:

Station 1 - Scanning the data matrix code on the PCB for traceability, cover assembly
Station 2 - Testing the coding of the high-frequency plug, screw length sensing, clicking the cover into place
Station 3 - Electrical tests: Contacting the HF plug, the three-pole "MQS" connector and the grounding screw
Station 4 - Reserve
Station 5 - Laser marking of test pieces
Station 6 - Marking check, unloading the fail parts with a vacuum gripper

Different modular tests can be performed at the individual stations of the rotary index table, for example:
- Measuring the quiescent and operating currents
- Testing the HF signal paths by means of HF network analyzer and LXinstruments HF switch units
- Verifying the diversity systems
- Testing the remote-controlled central locking and keyless go
- Flash programming of test pieces

To optimize the test period, the test tasks are distributed over several stations of the rotary index table.

Traceability, process interlocking and control software:

All stations of the rotary index table operate independently and communicate with each other via TCP/IP. The PLC controls the mechanical system and logs the test piece on the respective station by means of the serial number. The stations read all test and marking parameters from a MySQL database and then save the test results there.
The software which is available in several languages ensures complete locking of the production process from surface mount to AOI, ICT, assembly, final test, laser marking and packaging.

More information at www.engmatec.de
(http://www.engmatec.de/en/rotary-index-table_antennas__69.html)

ENGMATEC’s central business area is the development and production of systems in the field of assembly automation and testing technology. ENGMATEC GmbH is globally present as a market leader in the field of test and assembly machines for electronic components and products.

The automation division comprises completely and partially automated production lines, rotary index tables, robotics, stand-alone stations and handheld devices.In addition to the assembly mounting the systems are often equipped with integrated measurement and test systems.

In addition, an extensive board handling program for printed circuit boards, soldering frames and workpiece carriers complements the product range:

- Conveyors
- Loader / Unloader
- Handling systems
- Buffers
- Marking- and Recognizing-Units

The field of measuring and test equipment includes standard modules for in-circuit testing and functional testing (desk adapters, drawer adapters, in-line test systems), temperature testing systems and connections for electronic plugs.

Focal points are the areas of telecommunications, automotive industry, computer engineering, household appliances and equipment, activities in RF and RV engineering and entertainment electronics.

The company, based at Lake Constance, covers the full spectrum of services from design to service and maintenance.

ENGMATEC is certified according to DIN ISO 9001.

Engmatec GmbH
Fritz Reichle Ring 5
78315 Radolfzell
GERMANY

Phone: +49 / 77 32 / 9998-0
Fax: +49 / 77 32 / 9998-13
email: info@engmatec.de
www.engmatec.de

Presscontact:
Sabine Vormbaum
Sabine.Vormbaum@engmatec.de
+49 / 7732 / 999823

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